PHOTOS: Miss Universe candidates head to Palace, meet President Duterte

Candidates of the 65th Miss Universe are presented to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte during a courtesy call at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 23, 2017. ALBERT ALCAIN/Presidential Photo

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte extends his best wishes to Miss Universe Philippines Maxine Medina as they shake hands during the courtesy call of the 65th Miss Universe candidates at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 23, 2017. RICHARD MADELO/Presidential Photo

Sector head Luis ‘Chavit’ Singson (leftmost) and Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea sit with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte during the courtesy call of the candidates at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 23, 2017. ALBERT ALCAIN/Presidential Photo